Floor SpeechCeremonial2025-03-24

CELEBRATING PERSIAN NEW YEAR

ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy

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On 2025-03-24, Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-3) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING PERSIAN NEW YEAR" in the House. The speech addressed immigration and also covered taxes, foreign policy.

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CELEBRATING PERSIAN NEW YEAR

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Page H1196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING PERSIAN NEW YEAR (Ms. ANSARI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. ANSARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of the Iranian-American community and all those who celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Alongside Congresswoman Lofgren, I am proud to introduce two pieces of legislation today, one which designates March as Iranian-American Heritage Month and the other to provide congressional recognition of Nowruz. At the same time, I recognize the fear and pain in many communities about the Trump administration's war on immigrants and refugees. I was proud to lead a letter of over 30 Democrats to the President urging him to reconsider an immoral and harmful potential travel ban. Each year, millions of people around the world join together in celebration of the Persian New Year. The roots lie in ancient, secular Persian traditions and an annual celebration of rebirth, renewal, and community. I am proud to host perhaps the first Haft Seen table in the Halls of Congress outside of my office, and I thank the many individuals who helped put it together, especially Mitra Ghahramani and Parisa Bahadoran of Designs by Mitra. This is such a meaningful time for me, as the daughter of Iranian immigrants, and I am honored to be celebrating our community in this special way. ____________________

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CELEBRATING PERSIAN NEW YEAR Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Page H1196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING PERSIAN NEW YEAR (Ms. ANSARI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. ANSARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of the Iranian-American community and all those who celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Alongside Congresswoman Lofgren, I am proud to introduce two pieces of legislation today, one which designates March as Iranian-American Heritage Month and the other to provide congressional recognition of Nowruz. At the same time, I recognize the fear and pain in many communities about the Trump administration's war on immigrants and refugees. I was proud to lead a letter of over 30 Democrats to the President urging him to reconsider an immoral and harmful potential travel ban. Each year, millions of people around the world join together in celebration of the Persian New Year. The roots lie in ancient, secular Persian traditions and an annual celebration of rebirth, renewal, and community. I am proud to host perhaps the first Haft Seen table in the Halls of Congress outside of my office, and I thank the many individuals who helped put it together, especially Mitra Ghahramani and Parisa Bahadoran of Designs by Mitra. This is such a meaningful time for me, as the daughter of Iranian immigrants, and I am honored to be celebrating our community in this special way. ____________________